Among people with mild thyroid dysfunction, higher levels of certain autoimmune markers are linked to fewer thyroid nodules and less fluid-filled (cystic) nodules.

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Association of Anti-TPO Antibody and Inflammatory Markers with Thyroid Ultrasound Findings.

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2026

This study found that people with higher levels of thyroid antibodies tend to have fewer and less fluid-filled thyroid lumps, which is the opposite of what some might expect — more immune activity linked to fewer nodules.

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Association of Anti-TPO Antibody and Inflammatory Markers with Thyroid Ultrasound Findings.

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DOI: 10.2174/0118715303429924250912052941

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